After Nian Ci finished speaking, An’an blinked her big eyes.
Looking at the still somewhat confused Little Tuanzi, Nian Ci patiently explained, “An’an, mortals cannot fully absorb the medicinal effects of the Celestial Herb.”
An’an nodded like a kitten: This seems to be something the Jade Emperor also mentioned before.
“So, even after taking it, there will be corresponding side effects because it hasn’t been completely cured,” Nian Ci continued to explain.
“Then An’an can just use her own spiritual power!” Little Tuanzi excitedly prepared to return to the Gu residence but was stopped by Nian Ci, who was both amused and exasperated.
Jin Li, standing nearby: This Little Silly Grass, her family secrets are all exposed.
However, as Jin Li watched Nian Ci explaining things to An’an, he thought that since Nian Ci could know Little Grass’s and his own identities, he must have some skills.
Of course, far inferior to his own.
The Koi secretly gloated in his heart.
Hearing this, Nian Ci felt somewhat helpless: “An’an, you are also a Little Immortal Herb. Using your power again would only cause conflict, making your sister-in-law’s throat even worse.”
“Do you understand what I mean?” Nian Ci looked at An’an with a serious expression.
An’an nodded, then stared at Nian Ci, her face puffing up like a steamed bun: “Master, did you know all along?”
An’an suddenly remembered the previous events and began to accuse.
She had shown the prescription to her master before, and it was her master who nodded in agreement at the time!
Little Tuanzi’s face puffed up in anger.
Nian Ci guiltily touched his nose: Ahem, he just wanted to give this little one some training!
This is what a master should do.
Nian Ci found an excuse for himself.
“Ahhh! Master, how could you do this!” Little Tuanzi shouted.
“Alright, alright, Master will tell you how to solve it right now,” Nian Ci had no way to deal with the tantrum-throwing little one.
“Master is the best!” An’an immediately stood at attention, ready to listen.
Watching Little Tuanzi’s lightning-fast change of expression, Nian Ci couldn’t help but laugh: This little one is truly adorable beyond words!
“Your sister-in-law’s illness is caused by her inability to fully absorb the spiritual power of the Celestial Herb.”
Little Tuanzi looked somewhat puzzled: “Then Master, what should we do?”
She was an Immortal Herb and originally thought of using her own spiritual power to completely cure her sister-in-law’s throat, but Master said it wasn’t possible.
Little An’an scratched her head: This really makes this Immortal Herb’s head hurt.jpg
Jin Li, watching Little Tuanzi scratching her head in frustration from the side, couldn’t help but speak up: “Little Grass, if you keep pulling, there won’t be any left!”
An’an secretly glared at Jin Li.
Watching this pair of youngsters bicker, Nian Ci smiled and reminded: “An’an, your sister-in-law’s throat requires the Gu family to step in.”
An’an looked at Nian Ci in confusion.
Nian Ci explained: “There is a medicinal ingredient called Mingyinzi that has miraculous effects for treating throat ailments, but it’s extremely rare.”
Facing the tilting-headed Little Tuanzi, Nian Ci continued: “This ingredient is very precious and probably only available in the palace. Using this ingredient as a catalyst, your sister-in-law’s throat can be completely cured.”
Nian Ci patted Little Tuanzi’s head.
The last trace of spiritual power can be fully absorbed with the help of Mingyinzi, and the throat will naturally be completely healed.
Nian Ci tapped An’an’s little nose: “An’an, Master knows your abilities, but in studying medicine, you must never rely solely on spiritual power, or it will backfire.”
“An’an understands, thank you, Master!” An’an answered earnestly.
“Good, then go ahead,” Nian Ci said with a smile.
So, An’an, dragging Little Koi along, left in a flurry once again.
Jin Li took a deep look at this Master Nianci before following Little Tuanzi.
Nianci smiled helplessly: a pair of young ones.
However, with Old Marquis Gu stepping in, things would likely be easier.
“Little Grass, this master of yours…” On the way, Jin Li still felt uneasy.
This Little Grass was so absent-minded—could she really have been deceived?
What if there was none in the palace? Wouldn’t that be a wasted trip?
“Little Koi, don’t say bad things about my master~” Little Tuanzi secretly glared at him.
Jin Li fell silent: Fine, but this master didn’t seem to have any ill intentions toward Little Grass.
He would just have to protect this absent-minded Little Grass a bit more.
A certain koi felt he was worrying himself to death over this little grass.
“Grandpa, grandpa! An’an knows now!” An’an shouted as she ran straight to Old Marquis Gu’s courtyard.
“Oh, my dear granddaughter! What do you know now?”
Old Marquis Gu picked An’an up and nuzzled her little face.
An’an pouted—grandpa’s beard!
“Grandpa, Master said sister-in-law will be cured with just one more ingredient, Mingyinzi!”
“Is that so! Then does An’an know where Mingyinzi is? Grandpa will send someone to find it right away.”
The old marquis naturally doted on his little granddaughter to the extreme.
An’an shook her head very honestly: “Don’t know.”
Just as Old Master Gu was starting to worry, Little Tuanzi spoke up again: “But my master said this medicine is in the palace.”
Little Tuanzi blinked her eyes, staring at Old Marquis Gu.
Master Nianci? Then it must be true.
“Can grandpa take An’an into the palace? An’an wants to cure sister-in-law’s voice!”
Looking into Little Tuanzi’s dark grape-like eyes, the old marquis waved his hand grandly: “Let’s go, we’ll head to the palace now!”
Even if he had to risk his old face, he would beg the Emperor to grant Mingyinzi to the Gu family, the old marquis thought.
Just as the two were about to set off, they noticed Jin Li standing silently to the side.
An’an noticed too and looked at Jin Li: “Little Koi, I’m going to the palace with grandpa to ask for medicine for sister-in-law. Be good and stay at home!”
Hearing An’an’s tone as if coaxing a child, Jin Li felt helpless: Who was the child here, really!
But not following was definitely not an option. He had read storybooks before, and they all said the palace was a place that devoured people.
What if this absent-minded Little Grass encountered danger?
A certain koi was very worried and decided to secretly follow behind.
Old Marquis Gu carried An’an onto the carriage, and Jin Li pretended to see them off at the gate.
“Little Koi, bye-bye~” An’an waved her little hand.
Jin Li showed no expression on his face, but after the carriage had gone some distance, he quietly followed behind.